Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61032413)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

13 paid holidays

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave per year

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation's Charleston Maintenance Office is seeking qualified individuals for Medium Equipment Operator roles. You will operate a range of medium equipment and receive CDL training opportunities, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and occasional overtime for weather-related work.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement benefits, 13 paid holidays, and generous leave: 15 days annual leave and 15 days sick leave per year.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• CDL (Class A) required within six months of placement.
• Physical ability to perform demanding tasks and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment such as spreaders, loaders, and rollers.
• Perform road maintenance tasks and traffic control for work zones.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations.
• Work on-call and adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Skills

Medium equipment operation

Flagging traffic

On-call readiness

Job description

The SCDOT Charleston Maintenance Office is currently seeking qualified and motivated individuals to fill Medium Equipment Operator positions. These positions offer the opportunity to operate a variety of medium equipment, along with training opportunities to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Employees enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday work schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional overtime and schedule adjustments during inclement weather operations. The State of South Carolina also offers an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, 13 paid holidays, 15 days of annual leave, and 15 days of sick leave per year.

• health insurance
• retirement benefits
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 days of annual leave
• 15 days of sick leave per year

Operates medium equipment on the Hot Crew, such as, but not limited to, aggregate spreader, belt loader, and combination tractor with side mounted mower, large roller, skid steer loader, tandem dump truck and tractor with large mower. Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance tasks as clearing of right-of-way cleaning drainage/ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, paving driveways, laying side line/cross line pipe, grading and setting forms, laying bricks/blocks, repairing and building, pouring/finishing concrete/cement for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveway, catch basins, etc. Performs traffic controls operations for work zones, to include flagging traffic for the safety of the crew and the public, during various phases of roadway maintenance. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations and being on call for after hour emergencies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Physical Requirement: The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

Non Discrimination Statement

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.